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First human test of gene therapy for rare muscle disease begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety of a single-dose gene therapy called AB-1003 in adults with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2I/R9, a rare genetic muscle disorder. Researchers will give increasing doses to small groups of participants to check for side effects. The goal is to…
Matched conditions: MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AskBio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Mind-Reading chip lets paralyzed people control computers with thoughts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a brain implant system called BrainGate2 to see if it's safe and if it works. People with paralysis from conditions like spinal cord injury or ALS have a small sensor placed in their brain. The main goal is to see if they can use their thoughts to control a …
Matched conditions: MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Robotic leg braces tested to help kids walk better
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a robotic exoskeleton worn on the legs can improve walking ability in children with movement disorders like cerebral palsy or spina bifida. Children aged 3 to 17 will use the device at home for 12 weeks to see if it helps their knee movement and walk…
Matched conditions: MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unlock secrets of rare nerve and muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare inherited disorders that affect the brain, nerves, and muscles. Researchers will examine 3,500 participants and their family members to track symptoms, disease progression, and genetic causes. The goal is to gather detailed information to …
Matched conditions: MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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National registry opens doors for rare muscle disease research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a national registry to connect people with myotonic dystrophy or facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) with researchers. It aims to better understand these rare muscle diseases by tracking symptoms over time and helping match interested participants to …
Matched conditions: MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Scientists use sound waves to map the Body's electrical wiring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors measure nerve and muscle health using ultrasound. Researchers will scan the nerves and muscles of 150 people, including healthy volunteers and those with conditions like muscular dystrophy. The goal is to gather detailed pictures and measure…
Matched conditions: MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic roots of heart and muscle disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the specific genes that cause inherited heart and muscle diseases like cardiomyopathy and muscular dystrophy. Researchers will analyze DNA from up to 2,000 patients and their family members who have these conditions. The goal is to better understand the ge…
Matched conditions: MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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New portable scanner could track walking changes in muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a portable digital device that measures how people walk, without needing complex lab equipment. Researchers want to see if this simple device can accurately track walking changes in people with neuromuscular diseases like muscular dystrophy and spinal muscul…
Matched conditions: MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Feb 23, 2026 14:53 UTC